Category Archives: From the Pastor

Four years ago in 2011, we spent time as a congregation dreaming together. In this year long process, we talked with a lot of different groups in the church, had dinners with leaders of the
congregation, and held forums in the church where we heard from people about what would be new additions to existing ministries at Messiah that we would want if money were not the issue. Continue reading From the Pastor’s Desk→

The season of Lent begins in February. Ash Wednesday is February 18. This important service launches us into the heart of Lent around the themes of repentance and humility. Of course we don’t need Lent to repent our sins. Christians are always called to repentance, which means to turn direction, from the wrong path that leads away from God to the right path that leads to God. It is hard to face up to our true self, which is why so few take the Lenten journey. It is sort of like looking in the mirror as we age. The reflection is not how we imagine ourselves. Yet, if we do have the courage of reflection and repentance,then we can hear the Good News of Easter with fresh ears. There is no reason for despair. Our reflection, as offensive as it might seem to us, is seen only with hope and promise by God. God is not done with us yet! Continue reading From the Pastor — February 2015→